LettuceKidney beans from salad barMayonnaise, half as much as sour creamSour Cream, a big scoopHot sauce/salsa, to tasteTomatoes - the more the better if they are good and not mealyOlivesOnionsShredded Cheese or Nacho cheeseChicken slices (grilled/pulled if your cafeteria serves them)orHamburger, no bunPita bread or tortilla, toasted

One person gets the salad bar ingredients, except beans. Cut up tomatoes and onions into smaller pieces.One person makes the mayonnaise-sour cream-salsa/hot sauce mixture. He or she can get the hamburger or chicken, as well.One person microwaves the kidney beans and slightly mashes them up. Add a small amount (like a tsp) of water to the plate. Timing varies on this one -- those microwaves can be scary. Try 30 seconds at a time.

When I took a food science course last semester there wasn't much helpful information on the web about the actual science of cooking and I had to look it up in actual books--oh my! Hopefully this blog will help bridge the gap between the chemistry/science part of cooking and actual tasty food.

I am also going to become a Registered Dietitian so I will try to include ways to make recipes healthier and other tips.